School Overview
Knightsen Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Knightsen, California, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As the primary school within the Knightsen Elementary School District, it functions as the heart of the local community, offering a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. The school is known for its focus on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to foster academic growth while preserving the unique, semi-rural character of the surrounding Delta region.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive K-8 education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement. Because of its smaller student population, Knightsen Elementary is able to provide a more intimate learning setting compared to larger neighboring districts, often allowing for more collaborative classroom experiences and consistent student-teacher interaction. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond, all while maintaining the close community ties that define life in Knightsen.
316
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
23.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knightsen Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White130
Hispanic157
Black5
Asian1
Two or More20
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    157 (49.7%)
  • White
    130 (41.1%)
  • Two or More
    20 (6.3%)
  • Black
    5 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Knightsen Elementary
Phone: (925)625-0073
Website: http://www.knightsen.k12.ca.us/o/kes
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 53
Grade 7 32
Grade 8 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Knightsen Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten40
Grade 124
Grade 226
Grade 326
Grade 434
Grade 534
Grade 653
Grade 732
Grade 847
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Knightsen Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16953.5%
Male14746.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)